Tony Hills (American football)
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| Pittsburgh Steelers — No. 66 | |
| Offensive tackle | |
| Date of birth: November 4, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: Dallas, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 303 lb (137 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| College: Texas | |
| NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 130 | |
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Anthony Tremaine “Tony” Hills (born November 4, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers He was an All American for the University of Texas Longhorns from 2004-2007. Hills was drafted in the fourth round, 130th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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[edit] Earlier life
Though born in Dallas, Hills grew up in Houston, where he was an All-State tight end at Alief Elsik High School.[1] During Hills' senior year, his team reached the 5A state semifinals, but lost 30-21 to Converse Judson.
Hills' younger brother Jeremy also attended Alief Elsik, and is currently an incoming freshman running back at Texas.
[edit] College career
Hills attended the University of Texas, where he was forced to redshirt the 2003 season after reconstructive surgery on his left knee, following a career-threatening injury (nerve damage). When he returned, he was moved from tight end to offensive tackle, and appeared in 31 during his first three seasons (2004-2006). In 2005, he was part of the Longhorn team that won the National Championship. As a junior in 2006, Hills started at left tackle in all 13 games of the season. He started the Longhorns' first 11 games of 2007, but suffered a fractured left fibula that cost him the last two games.[2]
[edit] Professional career
[edit] 2008 NFL Draft
Hills is considered to be part of a strong group of offensive tackles and is seen by most analysts as a third-round pick. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round with the 130th pick. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ UT Bio from 2005
- ^ Brown, Chip. "Texas' Hills out for season", Dallas Morning News, 2007-11-12.
- ^ Manfull, Megan. "NFL COMBINE NOTES: UT's Finley wants ball in pros", Houston Chronicle, 2008-02-21.
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